the Buganda Kingdom’s Tubeere Balamu Health Camps
On Saturday, September 12, I&M Bank Uganda Limited reaffirmed its commitment to community health by supporting the Buganda Kingdom’s Tubeere Balamu Health Camps, a week-long medical outreach programme bringing free surgical services closer to communities across Buganda.
The initiative, running from 12th to 19th September 2026, was officially flagged off by the Second Deputy Katikkiro of Buganda, Oweek. Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa, flagged off a team of 600 medical personnel to provide free surgical services to communities across Buganda.
Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa, who led the deployment of over 600 medical personnel to serve communities across 10 districts in the counties of Bugerere, Buvuma, Bulemeezi, Busiro, Kyaggwe, Ssingo and Buluuli. Approximately 3,500 patients are expected to benefit from the programme.
Speaking at the launch, Owek. Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa commended the medical professionals for dedicating their time and expertise to improving lives and urged them to uphold professionalism and compassion while serving communities.
The Executive Director of Kabaka Foundation, Omukungu Eddie Kaggwa Ndagala, thanked the Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) for partnering with the Buganda Kingdom to bring much-needed surgical services closer to the people. He highlighted the need for medical professionals who are committed, trustworthy and compassionate in their service to Ugandans.
Dr. Kakungulu Eddie , the president of the Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU), said the teams will provide surgical care alongside other preventive health services, including student vaccination and screening aimed at preventing future health complications.
He noted that limited medical equipment and resources make it difficult to provide such services in every hospital, making the outreach an important opportunity to take specialised care closer to communities.
The initiative is being implemented through a partnership between the Association of Surgeons of Uganda and Kabaka Foundation, with support from I&M Bank Uganda Limited and other partners.
Medical teams will provide free surgical care and related health interventions throughout the week at designated locations across Buganda.
